Daycare & ECE in Linwood
8 licensed early childhood services across 3 service types in Linwood, Canterbury.
Licensed services
8
Children enrolled
344
Service types
3
Region
Canterbury
Estimate your costs: our FamilyBoost + Childcare Subsidy calculator stacks 20 Hours ECE, the means-tested Childcare Subsidy, and the IRD FamilyBoost rebate to show net weekly cost.
Services in Linwood, by type
Education & Care — 5
Nōku Te Ao Ki Te Pā
Education & Care · Linwood · 25 children
Little Owls Preschool
Education & Care · Linwood · 55 children
Haven ELC
Education & Care · Linwood · 51 children
New Beginnings Pre-School
Education & Care · Linwood · 36 children
Tiny Tots Preschool
Education & Care · Linwood · 62 children
Kindergarten — 2
Playcentre — 1
Frequently asked
- How many daycare and ECE centres are in Linwood?
- There are 8 licensed early childhood services in Linwood: 5 education & care, 2 kindergarten, 1 playcentre.
- Are kindergartens free in Linwood?
- Free Kindergartens in Linwood (and across NZ) participate in 20 Hours ECE for 3-5 year olds, meaning the first 20 hours per week are funded by the government. Optional charges may apply.
- What government support is available for childcare in Linwood?
- NZ families can stack three forms of support: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at participating centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k household income).
Data sources: MOE ECE Directory
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